…to forest health. Here we use new remote-sensing and modeling techniques to assess changes in the canopy water content of California’s forests from 2011 to 2015. Our resulting maps of…
Almond Board: Healthy Eating with Almonds
With the New Year upon us, many people are committing to healthy eating. Sabrina Hill has more. Several studies have shown the health benefits of eating almonds, and now there’s…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…that measure soil moisture and report back to the office and a smartphone every 15 minutes. This allows the ranch to water these crops precisely and only when needed. “Farms…
SNAP Hunger
…goal of alleviating hunger and include improvements in short-run health and academic performance as well as in long-run health, educational attainment, and economic self-sufficiency. Despite SNAP’s positive impact, food insecurity…
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…fruit in moderation because it contains fructose, which may be harmful to your health in excessive amounts. Dragon Fruit Healthy Recipes: Truly Tropical Fruit Bowl Ingredients: 1½ cups fresh papaya,…
Soil As Art
Soils offer not just living properties to our existence, but artistic ones as well. Soil As Art…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…and GMO – to boost nitrogen, phosphate and potassium soil levels. The farm has also taken new steps to conserve water and energy, and reduce the overall environmental footprint. “We…
Climate Change and Diet
…However, new research suggests those healthy offerings could actually be more harmful to the environment. Climate Change and Diet From: Carnegie Mellon University website Vegetarian and “Healthy” Diets Could Be…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
…are susceptible hosts for both the insect and disease. There is no cure once the tree becomes infected; the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit…
Agri View: Smart Phones
…(application) for everything these days—perhaps because mobile phone use is becoming increasingly global. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist Jeff Herrick and colleagues have jumped on that trend in…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
…GENYOUth Foundation A leading nonprofit, GENYOUth brings leaders in health and wellness, education, government and business together in a movement to empower America’s youth to achieve a healthier future by…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…address food processing or manufacturing methods, such as thermal technologies, pasteurization, or irradiation. The FDA also did not consider whether the term “natural” should describe any nutritional or other health…
Agri View: Apples
…are a good source of fiber, particularly the soluble kind linked with heart health. Apples are great for snacking, but they are also versatile in the kitchen. When cooking with…